Benfica vs Braga Prediction: The Eagles Won't Be Intimidated By Os Arsenalistas

Benfica will welcome Braga at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in the 31st round of the Primeira Liga. 

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Benfica vs. Braga, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Benfica

Form: WWLWW

Benfica recorded their fifth league win in the last six matches as they defeated Farense 3-1 away from home in the 30th round of the Primeira Liga. This comes after being eliminated from the Europa League by French opposition Marseille in the quarterfinals.

The Eagles are currently on a two-match winning streak in the league and will be aiming to extend that run to three matches. Setting foot at the Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, they boast a nine-match winning streak and will want to build up on this impressive run to secure a comfortable win against a side they've defeated in their last three matches.

With 83 points accumulated from 30 matches, Benfica sits in second place in the Primeira Liga standings and is seven points adrift of first-placed Sporting CP.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1 

Soares; Bah, Silva, Morato, Carreras; Mario, Neves; Campos, Silva, Di Maria; Cabral

Braga

Form: WWLWW

Braga, on the other hand, fought back from being one goal behind to clinch a 2-1 win against FC Vizela on their home turf. This extended their winning run in the league to two matches.

Os Arcebispos have lost just one of their last nine league matches (W7, D1), and it goes without saying that they have had an impressive performance leading up to this match. Away from home, they have avoided defeat in their last four matches, recording three wins and a solitary draw since their humbling defeat to Sporting CP, losing 5-0 on February 11th.

With 62 points accumulated from 30 matches, Braga sits in fourth place in the Primeira Liga standings, level on points with third-placed FC Porto, and is a significant 11 points adrift of their opponents in this upcoming encounter.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Matheus; Gomez, Oliveira, Niakate, Borja; Horta, Carvalho, Moutinho, Bruma; Djalo, Banza

Match Facts

• Benfica are currently on a two-match winning streak in the Primeira Liga.
• Braga have lost one of their last ten matches across all competitions.
• Benfica averages 2.67 goals per game when playing at home, and Braga averages 2.27 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 57 meetings, Benfica have won 34 times, Braga have won 13 times, and there have been 10 draws, with the goal difference being 100-53 in favor of Benfica.

Expert Betting Tips

Benfica finds themselves clinging to the slimmest of hopes for clinching the league title this season, trailing the league leaders, Sporting CP, by seven points. They enter this match in pursuit of their third consecutive win, and it appears to be an achievable feat as they face a team they have defeated in their last three encounters.

Therefore, we expect Benfica to secure a comfortable victory in front of their fans, where they have been formidable, avoiding defeat in their last ten matches. While the odds in the full-time market may seem unfavorable, adding the option of over 1.5 goals to be scored could provide a more favorable outcome.

• W1 & TO 1.5 for 1.75
• Goals - Over 3.5 for 2.22
• Corners - Over 10 for 1.90